Apple is expected to release iOS 26.5 in May, based on the company’s previous rollout schedule for its .5 software updates.

OS 26.5 has more new features and changes for iPhone users. Here's everything we know so far about the update for iPhone.

Apple is planning to introduce ads to the Apple Maps app in the near future, and the iOS 26.5 beta lays the groundwork for ...

Adverts and encryption ...

Earlier in the iOS 26 cycle, there were some anomalies. Some updates came later than expected and the removal of the iOS 18 ...

Earlier this week, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 26.5 to developers. The software update is relatively minor so far, ...

Apple is currently testing iOS 26.5. While the update is small, it introduces some notable changes—including ads in Apple ...

OS 26.5 Beta 1 is here! What’s new?! pic.twitter.com/nSrkxNnSUj — Andrew Clare (@andrewjclare) March 30, 2026 The iOS 26.5 ...

The iOS 26.5 beta brings back an option to enable end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on your device. When Apple brought RCS ...

A late-cycle iOS update usually means minor changes, but 26.5 adds a few upgrades that could make daily iPhone use noticeably ...

Apple's latest iOS 26.5 beta is here, focusing on Maps with a new 'Suggested Places' feature and paving the way for ads this ...

According to visitor logs for 9to5Mac, Apple employees are currently testing iOS 26.4.1 internally. The first signs of the ...